Road Policy Shifts Spur Albany Area Road Reform
An Albany dispatch outlines a century of road system change from muddy tracks to paved highways. It notes state and local reforms empowering counties and townships to tax and build roads, then federal funding aims to match state efforts. The piece highlights cooperation between federal and state governments and banker support for a five year national highway program as a path to a healthful Albany district.
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Australia
Amerea
Torbay
Young
Ameriva
Fox
Perth-road
Atretch
United States
Federn
Ax#ociahom
Association
Albany
Road maintenance and cooperation urged for Albany district
The text argues that cooperative roadwork and proper supervision are needed to transform local patches into usable highways. It criticizes wasteful methods, calls for an efficient road official, and urges Albany to coordinate maintenance with neighboring towns to secure an economical, continuous road system. It stresses ongoing upkeep and contrasts American practices with local neglect in ditching and repairs.
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America
Rand
Hood Construction
Little Grove
Albany
Cuthbert
Roads Board
Local and General News Summary
An advertisement notes tenders from Mowers Dalgety and Co for bread fish fruit and vegetables to Melbourne bound vessels at Albany. Metho dist Mothers Union plans a social concert at Albert Hall with a paid admission. Friday marked the 56th King George V anniversary a state holiday with offices and schools closed and flags up locally. A matron thanks Mr Harry C Sims for a 49 volume library memory gift and Mayoress Mrs W J Day for cakes. Public holiday marks Aust relief foundation anniversary with banks and shops closed. Parade Street reserve football matches this afternoon raise funds for Mr W Pits.
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Melboune
Albany
Albert Hall
Methodist Mothers’ Union
King George V
Mattn
Government Hospital
Harry C. Sims
Herbert Robinson
W. J. Day
Austratis
Parade Street
W. Pits
Empire Theatre screens holiday picture program tonight
Patrick injured, attention requested. Empire Theatre to show a holiday picture program tonight. Local notices cover a range of village events from a primary production association to tree plantings for veterans and council vacancies.
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Patrick
Peanoy
Empire Theatre
Smaller States Meeting At Youngs Siding Draws Support
Mr G H Tipping and Mr P W Smacre led a Smaller States movement gathering at Youngs Siding to push for reduced Western Australia size. Speakers urged federation reforms, with Perth’s share and regional development highlighted by Mr Tipping and Dr Earle Page’s visit. A Great Southern branch was formed with G F Hill chairing.
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P. W. Smacre
Young's
G. P. Hill
Albany
Tipping
Perth
Australia
West Amstralia
New South Wales
Sydney
Queensland
Geraldton
Earle Page
Country Party
Federal House
Great Southern
States Movement League
Young’s Siding
Smart
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England
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Price Jones
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Great Bowthern Ladge
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M Ryan
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P. Jones
Albany Dog and Poultry Society to Hold Show
Arrangements nearly complete for the Albany Dog and Poultry Society annual show in July. The parent body has granted four societies permission to host championship classes, with Albany again honored. The schedule is with printers and includes new breeds. several classes have been modified.
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Albany Dog and Poultry Society
Albany Society
Fr. Prior
Denmark district forms hockey club for young ladies
A meeting of Denmark district’s young ladies led to forming the Denmark Ta dite Hockey Club with officers elected including President Miss G Marshall and Captain Miss P Darragh. Plans include white blouses blue skirts and green and gold ties, seeking rules from Albany and affiliation with Sports Club. A social evening and concert followed with local performances and thanks to organisers.
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Hockey Celui
Wrie
Clin C
DDC
Kelly
Nowkolds
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bin Two
Euligs
Doom
Dai
Roara
Mise Pattison
Duregh
Clark
Mids Jaminon
Mr. Manners
Stagley Toms
DADC
Uuch Fun
Miss Dwartazh
Miss Tome
Mr. Holmes
Mra. Harde
Amusements Big Monday Special Holiday Program
The chief attraction is a six reel feature Vanity Pool starring Mary McLaren and a strong cast with Gerald Harper and his wife plotting a governor campaign. The tale involves Diana Cooper, political influence, destitute families, and a potential wedding with Mary Hoyal. Also included are episodes of Elmo the Mighty and The Good Whip Rock and Hye.
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Mary McLaren
Gerald Harper
Gerald
Diana Cooper
Jarvis
Diana
Mary Hoyal
Noman's
Goth
Elmo the Mighty
Hye
The
Empire
J. Warren Kerrigan
Lilian Walker
Anne Warren
Lillian Walker
Burke Harlan
Warren Kerrigan
Kerrigan
Growsman Picture Ltd
Marguerite Marsh
Pathe
Allan Dwau
Motion Picture
Weper
Passenger Traffic Suspended Over Washed-Out River Rail
Floods have washed away track at the 208 mile point on the Wangan Hills line forcing indefinite suspension of passenger traffic for over one and a half miles. Local services halted until repairs are completed.
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Erth
Wangan Hills
Convention Opens for Ireland Self Determination in Sydney
The New South Wales section of the Hell determination for Ireland League of Australia opened its first convention in Sydney with about 170 delegates. The league aims to assist the Irish people in choosing their form of government, up to an independent republic if desired.
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Sydney
New South Wales
The
Hell
Determination For Ireland League of Australia
Australian XI Dominate Cambridge University to Win by Innings
Australian XI continued the match with Cambridge University on Thursday and Friday. H Ashton retired hurt after 107 as part of a 220 total. Pellew added 147 in Australia’s 362 before the innings ended. Cambridge were 128 all out in their second innings, C Ashton top-scoring with 4 not out. Malley took seven for 57 as the Australians won by an innings.
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Varsity
H. Ashton
Weol
Amt
Wis
Aperial Fea Fure
Berry
Ame
Pellew
C. Ashton
Malley
Australian XI Opens With Five-Wicket Middlesex Win
London June 5 The Australian XI opened against Middlesex on Saturday. Middlesex were skittled for 111 as Armstrong took five for 15. The Anatrotians followed, but wickets fell early with Andrews contributing a partial score before stumps.
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London
Middlesex
Armstrong
Oma
Andrews Rade
Shade Defeats Lloyd in Sydney Title Bout
Billy Shade an American defeats Albert Lloyd of Australia in a 14 round bout at Sydney Stadium. The referee stopped the contest, giving Shade the victory over Lloyd on Saturday night.
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Sydney
Billy Shade
Albert Lloyd
Australia
Birthday Honors and Local Notices from Albany and Perth
Captain J W K Harris chosen as signalling barbermaster at Albany from June 1. Nurse Lawin, 18 months at Government Hospital, departs for Perth by night train. Premier Jos Mitchell the sole West Australian Birthday Honor recipient, now Sir James Mitchell KC MG. Jack Winsor, son of Freemantle harbormaster, passes Hewthlann engineer exam. Sir James Mitchell, recently KC MG, born Bunbury April 27, 1866, long-time Northam representative. East Football Club officers urged to attend 7 30 p m meeting. Oddfellows and IOOF cribbage tourney winners. Shires Conference: proposal to levy a pound sisl ing for state electors discussed.
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Albany
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Government Hospital
Perth
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Klc.m.g
CMG
James Mitchell
Jack Winsor
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Hewthlann
Winsor
Albany Church of England Grammar School
Berliner
Henoe
Sir James Mitchell
K.C.M.G
CMO
Bunbury
Northam
W. B. Mitchell
Bavury
Ofizera
East
Manchester Unity of Oddfellows
Gydnay
Plampery
Weather floods cause millions in Pueblo damage
Beaty of Colorado rains cause rivers to overflow flooding Pueblo and other towns. Mooding at several cities disrupts life and crops. Pueblo reports property damage up to 4,000,000 dollars and hundreds of people homeless.
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Beaty
Colorado
Pueblo
Irish Rebellion Battle Near Westport in Mayo
In County Mayo near Westport a three hour clash between rebels and police ended with the attackers retreating as reinforcements arrived. Four policemen were killed and two wounded. Rebels captured a Lewis gun, rifles, and a torry.
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London
Westport
County Mayo
Mountain Viewcentry
Hopelensle
The Coal Strike Resolution Split By Sides
London Jung 5 reports the colliery owners accepted government proposals while the Miners Federation executive committee says mining districts rejected them.
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London
Jung
Tr ix
Miners' Federation
Times Changes Hands and Backs Coalition Government
The London Times is sold to Sir John Ellerman the ship owner. The paper will support the Coalition Government and marks a political triumph for Lloyd George over rival Lord Northcliffe. Founded 1785 by John Walters, the Times shaped middle class opinion and became influential in major communities worldwide.
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London “Times
John Ellerman
Lloyd George
W Northcliffe
John Walters
Times
Enz- Vieh
Marine engineers reject settlement in deep sea strike
The marine engineers on strike reject the proposed settlement and wage reduction. They plan a new drive to pressure owners and the United States Shipping Board by tightening the strike at all ports.
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New York
Marine Engineers
United States Shipping Board
Japan withdraws garrisons from southern Pacific islands
Tokyo reports the Ministry of the Navy has ordered withdrawal of naval garrisons from several southern Pacific islands, including Yap. Civil police will take over island protection as military presence ends.
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Tokio
Ministry For the Navy
Ern
Pacific
Motor Car Record Showcases 105 MPH Run at Brooklands
The Australian aviator Harry Hawker achieved 105 miles per hour over a half mile in a light car at Brooklands. During a Narrogin visit last week Minister for Works W J George inspected the nearby Narrogin water supply site about two miles from the creek, an estimated £39,000 project. Chief Engineer Mr O'Brien approved continuing work with A M Hutchin of the Public Works Department directing, and a former Albany Water Supply engineer will oversee.
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Narrogin
W. J. George
Narmgin
O'Brien
Ball
Wok
Mir. A. M. Hutchin Evn
Public Works Department
Albany
le Charge
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